🛠 Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company goals
- Partner with CEO and executive team on strategic planning, M&A, and investments
- Provide actionable insights based on financial data and market trends
2. Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
- Monitor key metrics (e.g. revenue, cost control, profitability)
- Deliver regular financial performance updates to the board and leadership
3. Accounting & Reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS or GAAP
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Coordinate with auditors, external advisors, and tax consultants
4. Risk Management & Compliance
- Assess and mitigate financial and operational risks
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
- Maintain appropriate internal controls and governance structures
5. Cash Flow & Capital Management
- Optimize capital structure and manage working capital efficiently
- Lead fundraising activities, investor relations, and banking relationships
- Oversee treasury, liquidity, and cash flow management
6. Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and mentor the finance and accounting team
- Foster a high-performance, ethical, and collaborative culture
- Oversee HR, Legal, or IT functions if included in the role scope (common in smaller firms)
✅ Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics; MBA or CPA/CA preferred
- At least 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership
- Strong command of financial systems, reporting tools, and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in [insert industry if known, e.g. tech, manufacturing, retail]
- Proven track record in strategic planning, fundraising, and driving growth
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills